Solar energy jobs are becoming one of the fastest-growing career paths in the renewable energy sector (RES). This innovative and dynamic industry offers stable employment, attractive salaries, and the chance to make a real impact on building a sustainable future.
If you want to learn more about why it is worth starting a career in renewable energy – check out the article:
Renewable Energy Jobs: Why It’s Worth It and How to Get Started
What Is Solar Energy?
Solar energy is a technology that generates electricity from sunlight. Solar farms help reduce energy costs and have a positive effect on the environment. More details about this technology can be found in the article: What are PV panels?
Popular Career Paths in Solar Energy Jobs
Depending on the size of the company and the scale of its projects, career paths in solar energy may vary. Based on Electrum’s experience, here are the main areas where candidates with technical backgrounds can specialize.
Designing Solar Energy Installations (PV Design Engineer)
A PV design engineer is responsible for preparing complete solar system designs, selecting the right components, creating design and execution documentation, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
Read also: Solar Power System Design
Solar Energy Installation and Commissioning (Construction Engineer)
One of the most in-demand solar energy installation jobs is that of a construction engineer. Their responsibilities include organizing and supervising installation works, managing subcontractors, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations, maintaining project documentation, and providing regular progress reports.
Read also: Solar farm construction: How We Do It at Electrum
Service and Maintenance of Solar Installations (Service Engineer)
A service engineer is responsible for planning and coordinating maintenance tasks, supervising subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with local regulations, legal requirements, and work procedures.
Read more at: Operation and maintenance – Electrum
Solar Energy Jobs – Summary
If you want to develop your career in solar energy, there are many exciting and future-oriented opportunities – both for people just starting out and for experienced specialists.
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